Water Come Down: The Day You Were Baptized

by Walter Wangerin Jr. and Gerardo Suzan

Book Overview

"Tackling complex theological issues, this illuminating book succeeds in introducing children to the concepts surrounding baptism." --Publisher's Weekly

Paired with exquisite and vibrant artwork, this beautifully written lyrical story by award-winning author Walter Wangerin Jr., introduces children to the beauty, joy, and meaning of baptism. From the sun and clouds to the wind and the seed, all of creation celebrates the Child...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0806637110
• ISBN13: 9780806637112
• Release Date: September 1999
• Publisher: Sparkhouse Family
• Length: 40 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.3" x 10.1"
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3

Customer Reviews

Water, Come Down! The day you were baptized

What fabulous book. This is the best and one of the only books I have seen on infant baptism! The illustrations are lovely and colorful and is a wonderful book to start reading to your child at any age. It is easily adaptable to an infant/toddler and as your child gets older, they will have fun reading it and remembering the book when they see other children being baptized. Wonderful book.

A Must Have!

This book by Lutheran Pastor Walt Wangerin is a must have for any baptized child of God! I am a Lutheran pastor and I have made it my practice to give this to each and every child at their baptism so their parents can read it to them as they grow up and remember their baptism. I suppose I have purchased more copies of this book than your average Joe! But I keep on buying it and they keep on loving it!

Great baptism gift!

This book is a wonderful gift idea for a baptism. The story is nice and the illustrations are wonderful!

Best Gift I Ever Received

This book is fabulous. The writing is a pleasure to read and the illustrations say so much more. The two put together is wonderful. I recommend it as a gift when ever you have the chance.

The First Story for a New Child of God

Walt Wangerin, professor, teacher, writer, pastor, and most of all, child of God, has given us a precious gift: an illuminating storybook about God's gift of baptism. This book fills a void in the world of children's literature, drawing children into their rightful place in the household of faith, The Church. The text is written in rhyming couplets, a style that children love; after hearing it a few times, they can supply the rhymes that follow each line (as they do with Dr. Seuss books). The story is told from the perspective of creation itself, rejoicing at the baptism of the child, and his/her place in the world. This is done gracefully and lovingly. The illustrations are glorious! The artist, Gerardo Suzan, has a simple, delightful style that children can interpret easily; yet included within the simple paintings are classic symbols of creation and Christian iconography. The illustrations and the text are a perfect marriage. The back of the storybook includes scriptural and theological clarification of the story and paintings. This is helpful for parents with their own questions about baptism; I believe that quality children's books offer something for the adults as well as for the children. This is a "lap" book, something to be enjoyed and shared for families. Baptism is the perfect occasion to give this book;on the baptismal day, have the family, the sponsors, the pastors, and the whole congregation sign the book as a remembrance.